Around 2,600 people in San Diego County remained without power Wednesday afternoon as part of ongoing public safety power shutoffs.
San Diego Gas & Electric crews continue to patrol and inspect backcountry lines to restore power in some areas.
With the expiration of the region’s Red Flag Warning at 6 p.m. and improved weather conditions, utility officials completed restorations for an unspecified number of customers impacted.
But those who continued to experience Santa Ana wind gusts during the day, will remain de-energized overnight as SDG&E crews wait for daybreak to begin final patrols of power lines and restoration of power.
The utility began the shutoffs Tuesday as a precaution to avoid potential wildfires in areas such as Alpine, Boulevard and Julian and the Campo, La Posta, Manzanita, Santa Ysabel and Viejas reservations.
A map of impacted area is available online.
A red flag warning remained active in the area, with Santa Ana winds expected to continue through at least 6 p.m. Wednesday.
SDG&E cited the difficulty of predict how long inspections may take, given the varied length of power lines, rough terrain and whether aerial inspections are required.
Officials added that if damage is found, repairs must be made before power can be restored.
They added that emergency operations personnel and SDG&E meteorologists were monitoring conditions “around the clock” and will continue to “de-energize equipment” as conditions warrant.
Community resource centers, with wi-fi and phone and medical-device charging, will remain open for customers until conditions improve. Here’s an online list of the centers.
Updated 6:35 p.m. Jan. 15, 2025
